President Bill Vermouth welcomed all to the May 9th meeting of the Brattleboro Rotary Club held at the American Legion in Brattleboro. Rotary District Newsletter co-editor, Marty Cohn, welcomed members and guests <ED NOTE: Probably as many Rotarians read monthly District newsletter as read this weekly bulletin>. For today’s invocation, in honor of Mother’s Day, Marty Cohn offered the following quote from Mother Teresa:
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“The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service and the fruit of service is peace.”
This was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Birthday greetings were extended to Jerry Theberge and Jeff Hagstrom.
As a luncheon of chicken with tomatoes, green beans, cauliflower, salad, rolls and blondies for dessert was being digested, the meeting continued.
GUESTS: Visiting Rotarians Tom Franks (Sunrise), Tristan Johnson (Sunrise), Stephen Gangi, and Michael Lifshutz (speaker).
TRIVIA QUESTION
What is the age limit for the Peace Corps?
(Answer below.)
JOKE OF THE WEEK
For the joke of the week, Phil Steckler told a version of the following:
What do politicians and diapers have in common?
They should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason.
At our May 16th meeting, Robin Sweetapple will tell a joke or lead us in song and David Twombly will offer a Rotary Minute.
NOTE: 2018-19 weekly assignments, as well as 2019-2020 weekly assignments, are posted on club website.
ROTARY MINUTE
For the Rotary Minute, Jerry Theberge reminded us of the history of the club’s biggest fundraiser, Rotary Golf Tournament. The tournament began in 1975 under the auspices of Hank Olson. The next tournament is Thursday, June 6. To learn more, click here.
At our May 16th meeting, Robin Sweetapple will tell a joke or lead us in song and David Twombly will offer a Rotary Minute.
NOTE: 2018-19 weekly assignments, as well as 2019-2020 weekly assignments, are posted on club website.
06/13 – Sophia Howlett, Challenges of NE higher education
06/20 – Club Assembly
06/27 – Changeover Dinner
NOTE: 2018-19 weekly assignments, as well as 2019-2020 weekly assignments, are posted on club website.
REMINDERS
Bottles and cans can be brought to Putney Road redemption center to benefit Pure Water for the World. Please remember to inform the staff that the bottles and cans should be credited to the club.
If you like this newsletter, brag at next Club meeting.
So far, only TEN.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bill Bedard is convalescing at home and would appreciate calls and cards.
If you can help marshall Strolling of the Heifers, contact Tom Franks.
This year’s school vacation nutrition program was a success. To learn more, contact Tristan Johnson
If you are interested in buying Honduran coffee that benefits Sunrise scholarship program, contact Tristan Johnson
The following members were recognized for their years of service: Rich Carroll (7) and Ricky Davidson (2).
The club is building a storage bin for Edible Brattleboro. Contact Stan Nowakowski if you can help out.
The Gift Giving Committee will meet after the regular club meeting.
The Disc Golf Course is being cleaned up on Saturday, May 11th from 9 to noon.
Due to the lack of response, Sunrise is not able to sponsor a Youth Exchange this fall.
FINES
NONE ;-(
BRAGS
Jerry Theberge– for Cathy Coonan and Gina Pattison’s leadership on the Golf Committee.
Dart Everett – for Hank Olson and his remarkable ability to remember the names of every Rotarian and their spouse.
Dart Everett – for the remarkable progress of his grandson and daughter in law.
Cyndi Ferrante - for her son Gabriel’s college graduation.
Jerry Theberge – for becoming a grandfather for the 4th time.
Jenifer Ambler – for being named to the Foxcroft Academy Hall of Fame largely due to her volunteer efforts in El Salvador.
Jerry Theberge – for the Peace Corps and its positive impact on the life of his sister.
PROGRAM
Marty Cohn presented Michael Lifshultz. Michael is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. He served in the rolling green hills of the northern Nicaraguan highlands as a Small Business volunteer from 2015 to 2017. Now, Michael is the regional recruiter for Vermont and New Hampshire. Michael is originally from New York but has been living in the Brattleboro area for the past few months.
Rotary Cares - TV Show
Brattleboro Rotary Club past president Marty Cohn discusses Rotary Local Scholarships with Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club scholarship chair Sadie Fischesser and Brattleboro Rotary Club scholarship chair John Mabie. Produced by Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club past president Kevin Yager in the studio of Brattleboro Community Television.
Past President Martin Cohn who attempts to give a gist of the meeting respectfully submitted this bulletin. However, it is always better to attend. If you have any complaints about the contents of this bulletin...
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
There is no age limit for the Peace Corps. For more info, click here.
